CAGC Presents 2007 Pinnacle Awards

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors presented the winners of its 2007 Pinnacle Awards at its recent annual convention in Aventura, Fla. The Pinnacle Awards recognize achievement in the Carolinas commercial construction industry. CAGC’s awards recognize both construction companies and projects.

In the Building Project category, CAGC recognized two projects.

Also, Harper Corp. General Contractors of Greenville, S.C., was recognized for its Hubbell Lighting Corporate Headquarters project in Greenville. This 850,000-sq-ft, four-story headquarters includes engineering labs, training facility, and was constructed to Silver LEED standards.

There were also two winners in the Highway-Heavy category. One award went to Sloan Construction Co. of Duncan, S.C., for its $36 million contract to provide improvements to the Interchange of U.S. Highway 176 and Interstate 585 in Spartanburg, S.C.

Also, Crowder Construction Co. of Charlotte was recognized for its U.S. Highway 76 Bridge Replacement project over the Chattooga River in Oconee County, S.C. This project included replacing the U.S. 76 bridge and demolishing a 100-year-old abandoned steel truss bridge over a whitewater river, located within a U.S. National Forest.

Additionally, Rodgers Builders of Charlotte, N.C., was named “Best General Contractor,” while Carolina Environmental Contracting of Mount Airy, N.C., was named “Best Subcontractor/Specialty Contractor.”

CAGC also presented its “Build With The Best” award, which is presented to an individual outside the construction industry “contributing to overall economic welfare of the Carolinas.” This year, this award went to Gordon Rutherford, with the University of North Carolina System.

TLC Engineering Acquires Dallas-based Firm

Orlando-based TLC Engineering for Architecture announced it has acquired Piazza Engineering of Dallas. The newly acquired firm will become TLC Dallas, and function as the 13th operating unit of TLC Engineering for Architecture.

Piazza focuses on mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering.

CORE Construction Launches Rehab/Renovation Division

Sarasota, Fla.-based CORE Construction has launched a division focusing on renovating, rehabbing and retrofitting commercial projects in Florida.

Hardin Relocates Atlanta Office

Atlanta-based Hardin Construction Co. has relocated to expanded facilities in southeast Cobb County. The company is now located in the Wildwood office park, on Windy Ridge Parkway.

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